How to insert plugins in ProTools using Elgato Stream Deck and AutoHot Keys

Описание: This is how to use the Elgato Streamdeck within Protools using Autohotkeys the very simple way.

Again big shout to Josh MixedIt and his video that is the basis for this method as well as Walden Automation (forgot to mention!).

1. Download Autohotkeys with the following link, Version 1 NOT Version 2 https://www.autohotkey.com/
2. Download Advanced Launcher by BarRaider in the elgato marketplace
https://marketplace.elgato.com/product/adv...
3. Create a folder on your desktop called "AHK" (1:18)
4. In the AHK folder, right click and create a file named "Launcher" (1:33)
5. In said file paste the following code (Thank you Josh MixedIt and Waldens Automation):
; Stream Deck Launcher for Walden's Automation
;
; HOW TO USE:
; - In command line arguments enter the full path of the script you want to open
; - That script will be detected by the path name, and closed or opened accordingly

; get a list of script paths from command line arguments
script_paths := []
for n, param in A_Args
{
script_paths.Push(param)
}

if (script_paths.MaxIndex() == 0)
{
MsgBox Please provide script paths to open in arguments
}

; ahk scripts are hidden windows when in the task bar
; so must do this to detect / close scripts
DetectHiddenWindows, On

; Closing/Opening all scripts
for index, path in script_paths
{
if (WinExist(path "ahk_class AutoHotkey"))
{
WinClose, %path% ahk_class AutoHotkey
}
else
{
Run %path%
}
}

6. Now create a file with whatever you want to call your plugin in the example I used the Devil Loc by Soundtoys
7. In your plugin file paste the following code:
Click
SendInput, YOUR PLUGIN SPELLED EXACTLY AS ITS LISTED
SendInput {enter}


For example: (DO NOT PASTE THIS)
Click
SendInput, Devil-Loc
SendInput {enter}

8. In Elgato Stream Deck on the right hand bar go under Advanced Launcher and pick Advanced Launcher and drag it to a blank square
9. For Application choose your "Launcher" File under the AHK folder
10. For Arguments use " " quotation marks and have it link your file underneath the AHK Folder
For example: "C:\Users\YOUR DESKTOP USERNAME\Desktop\AHK\NAME OF PLUGIN FILE IN AHK FOLDER.AHK"

EX: "C:\Users\JohnDoe\Desktop\AHK\Devil-Loc.AHK"

Optionally drag a photo to the icon and you should be good to go!

If this doesn't work be sure to double check that you have saved the files themselves.

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